Economics
Opinion Article
INVITED EDITOR
Editorial from
Daniel Traça
Dean of Nova School of Business and Economics
July 16, 2024
8. Decent work and economic growth

8. Decent work and economic growth

Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
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16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.
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The private and the public

In the Dean's Corner, Daniel Traça discusses TAP's restructuring plan, by exploring the case study of Singapore.

TAP's restructuring plan brought the debate about public or private property back into the economy again. It is a debate as old as economic science, on which academic economists have already produced many scientific articles - most of which attest to the fact that private companies are more efficient, more profitable and more customer-focused.

To access the whole article, visit Jornal de Negócios Dean's Corner.

Soon an english version will be made available here.

Daniel Traça
Dean of Nova School of Business and Economics
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